Episode 3 of 3
Balloon Consideration
- When
- 1803-1805
- Where
- Boulogne-sur-Mer
Napoleon considered using troop-carrying balloons for the invasion, appointing Sophie Blanchard as chief.
Sophie Blanchard stated the aerial invasion would fail due to winds. Although the idea was a dead-end, it captured the minds of the British print media and public.
Sources
- Napoleon's planned invasion of the United Kingdom Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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